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Role Playing Computer Games (self.games)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Bob to c/[email protected]

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Hi, I can't get enough D&D, so was wondering if someone could suggest a computer game that involves actual role-playing, like making a character with personality where interacting with the world based on that personality matters? I've tried some of the traditional D&D games (like DDO), and there is essentially no role-playing involved. You just build characters and run around and kill stuff. That's the hack-and-slash version of D&D that I don't enjoy. I'd preferably like games that aren't super expensive; I think maybe WoW might fit my RP desires, but the $15/month subscription is too steep for me. And I don't want a PvP game. Any suggestions? (Edit: Specifically I'm looking for PC and/or Android games)

Edit: Thanks for all the great suggestions. I've "wishlisted" a lot of them and decided to start with Disco Elysium. I expect to try a bunch of the others throughout the year!

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I have a couple of suggestions that I liked a lot.

-Disco Elysium, very well written. Get the directors cut version, it's fully dubbed. One of the best crpg I played. There's pretty much no fighting in the game. Almost everything is solved with discussion.

-Divinity Original Sin 2, great crpg with a "DM" mode and can be played in multiplayer. Great story and lots of different paths.

-Planescape Torment, such a beautifuly written game. The enhanced edition is currently on sale for like 5$

All three have a very different vibe to them. And I think all three are a must play for fans of the genre.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Gonna tack Pillars of Eternity onto that list. It's so fucking good. The modern Pathfinder games are similarly excellent, as well.

[–] Bob 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to start with Disco Elysium; it sounds really interesting.